Petit Louis Chairs
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Tapestry, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Armchairs
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Stools
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Wool
Antique 1720s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Straw, Oak
19th Century Nude Paintings
Oil, Panel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Centerpieces
Ceramic
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras
Crystal, Bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Serving Tables
Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Musical Instruments
Bronze
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century English Musical Instruments
Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Toys and Dolls
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century American Regency Musical Instruments
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century English Musical Instruments
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
Recent Sales
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Silk
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut, Tapestry
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Mahogany
1910s Academic Nude Sculptures
Marble
Vintage 1930s American Slipper Chairs
Linen, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Hardwood, Tapestry
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Vases
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Tapestry, Silk, Upholstery
2010s American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Tapestry, Silk, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Hardwood, Tapestry
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Chairs
Tapestry, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Muslin, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Linen
Antique 1880s French Living Room Sets
Wood, Silk
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1730s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1730s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Side Chairs
Tapestry, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIV Armchairs
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIV Tapestries
Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIV Tapestries
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
1870s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century American Chairs
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century French Chairs
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Tapestry, Beech, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood, Tapestry
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Wood, Paint
19th Century Interior Paintings
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Louis Ghost chair is made of clear or tinted polycarbonate, a durable, yet lightweight type of thermoplastic polymer. Phillipe Stark designed the chair in 2002, drawing inspiration from traditional Louis XVI armchairs. Shop a selection of Phillipe Stark Ghost chairs on 1stDibs.
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